Out in Rosemont, this smaller brother of the original Au Cheval (both part of the Hogsalt world) is very nice, but very different from its sibling. Au Cheval serves up 5 star burgers and drinks put together by classically-trained kitchen staff in a restaurant with great ambiance. Small Cheval serves up very nice burgers and drinks, but more like diner fare ... even though we mean that in a good way. Small Cheval is one of about a half-dozen locations they have for a really nice meal, generally specializing in burgers. When we visited, two of us had the Signature Double Cheeseburgers (5 star burger that really satisfied) and one of us had the Single Hamburger (a 3 star offering that was really more bun than hamburger) ... all good hamburgers served up on delish buns. Note: if you really want a good burger, get the double as it was excellent. We also shared a side of garlic aioli fries (a 3 star offering that really was more show than go). For drinks we had a Pink Vodka Lemonade (a 5 star offering that was perfectly balanced), a Coors Light and a Draft Root Beer. All in all, we really liked this place ... even though they add on a 3.25% service charge that is sort of a cheap move for a classy place. read more

I started this 4 star review in March when I had my first experience here on my birthday. Surprised this burger was voted the best in the US because honestly SmashBurgerbis still my benchmark, but the fries are awesome and honestly- a cherry dipped cone?!? Came back for drive through last Saturday and although it was a long wait for on the go, not mad that everything is fresh. It was good at home and great leftover the next day. If they put the garlic mayo on the burger, I would be here waaaaay too much. Sorry no pics - food was too good. read more

Great to have a Small Cheval in the Rosemont Area. They have drive- thru which is awesome for a quick in and out. Same great burgers, fries, shakes, chicken tenders, and good service! read more

Small Cheval- Rosemont - Burgers Near Me - Rosemont, Illinois

Truffle cheese sauce and garlic aioli are so good. The burger was just okay though, bun to meat ratio is not right, too much bun for the amount of meat you get especially if you're only getting the single patty read more

Small Cheval- Rosemont - Burgers Near Me - Rosemont, Illinois

For one the parking lot had not been shoveled at all or the walk way inside. Only 2 tables were taken all the booths were dirty. Got food ( not hot) and really nothing special. It had no taste. First and last time there. read more

Great set up good burger - nice concept like the out door seating ice cream is ok - burgers are good and chicken fingers good read more

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I was very excited to try this place given the status of Au Cheval. Burger was very disappointing. I order a double cheeseburger. Meat had a weird texture and bland flavor. The fries were very mediocre too. I loved the garlic aioli but that was the only thing I liked. Service was just ok. Not very friendly. Would not go back. So many better burger places read more

Food was decent. Really miss the chicken sandwiches other then that the service was good and the ambiance was decent.

Please improve the drive through. Place is great and the lack of attention to detail with wrong orders is takes away from one of the best burger joints in the city. How do you get House style wrong???!! Ask for house style and i got a burger patty w cheese. Wtf? read more

There are so many burger joints that it's hard to stand out. Let me give it to cheval. All of the ingredients are fresh. I got the single patty cheeseburger because I'm not fond of double patties. It was just enough. I really would've preferred one patty the size of their double. Alas that's not what they do. I also saw they had chicken but the burger should be their signature dish. I enjoyed the burger but was not shaken to my core with their flavors. It was good though. I would recommend them if you want something different. It's a good meal at a good price. read more

I ordered their pricey burger and asked to have bacon added for an extra charge. I regret that the burger patty's flavor was overshadowed by salt and that I was unable to fully enjoy the wagyu's flavor. The bacon was a little dry and not very crispy. It wasn't cook to order, I figured. The brioche bun was chilled. I hoped they would toast it. read more

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I've eaten at the wicker park location many times and the food has been good. Expensive, but good. The Rosemont location cost me $47 for two burgers, one fries, two fountain drinks, and tip. The food was... not good. The meat had an odd texture, the flavor was best described as unseasoned and the grease in the burger and overcooked fries rivaled the worst Taco Bell experience of my life. I do not recommend this location. read more

Today we went to try Small Cheval we've been to Au Cheval. Small Cheval was great! We did not have to wait too long for food and lines are short. I did get myself the kids cheese burger which is a single cheese burger. The fries are a great portion to share between two people. Their aioli is not as good as Au Cheval but still is good in its own rights. We would not get the strawberry shake again since it states more like bubble gum/artificial. The ambiance was wonderful for today's warm weather. The roof was off so we could enjoy the natural sun while being inside the restaurant. read more

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This place sucks. 2nd time I've been here. Not impressed either time. Way overrated. Fries are bland except for the freezer burn you taste. The burgers are nothing special. I hate to say it, but I would rather have McDonald's. Such a disappointment. Making a nice buck off a popular name with cheap ass bad food. read more

The food was okay. I went downtown a few years ago and had say Cheval and loved it. This place doesn't live up to their hype.. It's a great area and I would still recommend trying the burger if you're close. It was seasoned nice and the shakes were delicious. Skip on the fries. Not worth the price for the style or cut. read more

Small Cheval- Rosemont - Signature double cheeseburger, double fry, chicken sandwich, sea salt Carmel and chocolate booze shakes. Total with tip $70 - Burgers Near Me - Rosemont, Illinois

Favorite spot for cheeseburgers, the fries are so good, and the aioli garlic sauce is phenomenal, the decor inside is just awesome. read more

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Burger was good, lettuce, tomatoes, and bun were fresh. The fries were limp, cold, and not so good. The cashier was not very helpful in helping me decide and answering questions about the menu since I have not been to this location. It is very clean, nice ambience. I would come back and try the regular cheeseburger. The vanilla shake was fantastic! read more

Was feel a lil hangry and this place popped up. For starters the service was great and very welcoming, the food hit the spot we ordered a little bit of everything. And the boozy drinks topped off our visit at Small Cheval. 2-thumbs up. read more

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It's burgers and fries. Fried chicken sandwich - perfectly just cooked, sauce with a kick. Great beef hamburger on bun Fresh hot fries Salted caramel shake needs just a bit more saltiness, 4/5. read more

$5.98 for two cans of Diet Pepsi? $1.15 restaurant surcharge? $2.79 for truffle cheese sauce? I really wanted to love this place but at $47.54 for two burgers and one fry with two sodas it just is too pricy The burger was good but different than the original. Staff is super nice and ambiance is nice. read more

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First of all the spot it super cute! I've been to the small Cheval in wicker park, the one in the loop, as well as the west loop one and the new Rosemont location is much more spacious than the others. I love the vibe. Food is really good as well, can't go wrong with a burger and fries. It was a bit pricey though. read more

Very cool restaurant with indoor seating yet an outdoor feel with the open roof. A small menu of primarily burgers, shakes, and fries. Friendly service from the staff that was on the move. A bonus that they served gluten free products and were attentive to the needs of GF food. read more

The ambiance is great, service was very good. The outdoor atmosphere (all indoors) was very nice. I was way underwhelmed by the dry burger. It was just "meh." I had to ketchup it up a little to add some flavor/moisture. The fries were okay. I would absolutely prefer a properly made 1/4 pounder from McDonalds, unfortunately those are hit or miss. The sauce and diced onions on the burger were nondescript. Maybe I caught a bad day, but there are a lot better burgers out there. I'll try it again to give them another chance. read more

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Though their menu is very small, the food doesn't disappoint. The indoor tree really makes the restaurant feel more open and bigger than it actually is, and it has comfortable seating. Service is fast and the cashiers are very kind. I ordered two cheeseburgers and a vanilla and strawberry milkshake. In the photo, it shows a salted caramel milkshake, but that was a fault on our end. They said they would make us our strawberry milkshake, and we could keep the salted caramel one for the trouble. That made us very happy! The food was very good, burgers were juicy, full of flavor, and cheesy. Buns were soft and toasted to perfection, and the fries were amazing. Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Very fresh. The garlic aioli paired well with not only the burger but the fries as well. The milkshakes were not too thick and not too sweet which I liked. Strawberry tasted artificial but overall everything was close to satisfactory. read more

Small Cheval- Rosemont - Burgers Near Me - Rosemont, Illinois

Stop. You've found it. The best burger in Chicago. Get the double cheeseburger and fries with aoli and bask in the pure bliss that is the small cheval burger. This small cheval is much bigger than the ones in the city with a beautiful inside (that looks like You're outside), an extended menu with ice cream, chicken sandwiches and cocktails. But just get the burger and fries you won't be disappointed. It's counter service but they were pretty friendly in there and the burgers come relatively quick for how good they are. read more

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Was hoping what I read wasn't true about the menu changes, however, we went today and oh so disappointed. The burgers were both dry, and not good. The patty itself must have changed too. My pregnant self is actually thankful that I no longer feel the need to go there anymore to get my fix. No longer my favorite burger spot, sad! read more

Like many people in the area was really looking forward to trying out Small Cheval. Unfortunately overall we were not impressed, the food was all good but to me did not align with the cost. We ordered 2 of the Waygu burgers, fries with the cheese and truffle sauce and chicken tenders. Total cost was around $78. The burger and fries both having nothing wrong with them do seem to be a McDonald type food. I had seen other Yelpers mention this but had guessed it was someone's bad experience, I can confirm this was also ours. I will say though all of the sauces are excellent which help step up the fries. The menu also suggests they serve "hand spun" milkshakes. I ordered a Strawberry shake to then notice the hopper in the back labeled Strawberry and another for the salted caramel. When I had questioned these being hand spun shakes the cashier did not clarify that these are not hand spun shakes as advertised. read more

Small Cheval- Rosemont - Burgers Near Me - Rosemont, Illinois

Ambiance 1000 / 10 !!!! So so cute!!! Service they were all so sweet and quick! FOOD!!! Amazing!!!! So delicious! Will definitely be returning!!! read more

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To start, beautiful interior. BUT, there aren't enough small party table other than booths along the edges. Most of the interior is made up of large round picnic style tables that force customers into communal seating. The food menu is small. The burgers were good but uninspiring. The fries were hot and good. The shakes were supposed to be a highlight, but my wife found them to be just ok. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here, but if you're in the neighborhood and want a quick lunch or dinner, it would be fine. And that's the problem. It's just fine. Meh. read more

Service was fast and very friendly. Food (burger, chicken strips, fries, and a shake) was good but pricey. Fun ambience inside the restaurant. Would go back when in the area again. read more

This location is adorable, the outdoor patio vibe indoors is great for rainy days. I checked this place out on a day it was raining on and off, but warm outside. It was nice that they had the patio windows opened up to let the breeze in. The burgers are as good as I remember them when they first opened a Small Cheval in Wicker Park. The prices aren't bad either, considering the size and how expensive burger places have gotten in general. The one thing to note is that their standard cheeseburger is a double, and it's huge. I definitely could have ordered the kid's burger or asked specifically for a single. The fries were hot and crisp with a side of garlic aioli and ketchup. I just drank water, but next time I'd like to try a shake or grab an ice cream cone. They looked really good from what I saw at tables around me. Overall, the service is polite and quick. You don't interact much with the workers since you order at the counter and come pick up your food. There isn't table service. If you haven't tried it yet, it's worth checking out. read more

Small Cheval- Rosemont - Cheeseburger, fries, and garlic aioli. - Burgers Near Me - Rosemont, Illinois

Quality food. Cool spot. Cold drinks. Good service. Is it a little expensive? Sure. But what isn't? read more

Small Cheval- Rosemont - Burgers Near Me - Rosemont, Illinois

This is quite honestly the best burger I've had in my life. Zero exaggeration. Not much else to say. 12/10. Fries and milkshake were stellar as well. Ambience was stellar. Service was kind and nice. Incredible, would go to Small Cheval 10/10 times. read more

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What a gem! Such a nice surprise to find this place with the most memorable burger in years & best chicken tenders (wildly delicious) oh! They're gluten free - they use rice flour - brilliant! The ice cream program is a big surprise. Btw: their ceiling opens up. Great vibe with smart staff. We're walking away blown away! We'll be back. read more

The look on the inside is very unexpected from the outside, amazing outdoor feel with the huge tree and outdoor seating. The vines and lights is very cute and fitting and I felt like I wasn't dining inside at all. Very much eye candy. Service was amazing and fast. My sister accidentally ordered a vanilla when she meant to order strawberry, and we I asked them to give us a strawberry one instead, the workers insisted that we keep the vanilla one. Some people would prefer to exchange it but we decided to keep it because why not? Free milkshake! Therefore the service is beyond satisfactory. The milkshakes were okay, nothing extraordinary, but I won't take that into account too much. The strawberry one tastes a bit artificial, as my sister has stated. The salted caramel isn't too sweet, but I like that, and it's not too thick so you're able to suck it through the straw. At last, the food: Burger was juicy, not to much bun, and the patties were lacking a bit of seasoning, but the fries were fresh and amazing, paired beautifully with the garlic aioli sauce, flavors made the saltiness of the fries burst. The meal was very filling, a bit on the pricey side, but I would still recommend. read more

Small Cheval- Rosemont - Burgers Near Me - Rosemont, Illinois

Good Service, nice ambiance and a great double patty burger. There fries a pretty damn good too. You can't go wrong !

Beautiful indoor decor. We drove over on a late weekend evening for the drive thru which was closed so we opted to dine indoors. It was quiet, the booth was comfortable, and we enjoyed our burger and ice cream. Good beer menu too! read more

I'm not sure I get the hype around this place. The burger was okay but a bit on the salty side. The fries were good, and the interior decor was quite nice and cozy. However, I find it hard to agree with others who say this is one of the top burgers around. It's decent, but I've had better. read more

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Too heavy on the salt. Please less salt on the burger and fries. Nice atmosphere great customer service

All in all, it was ok, but not worth the price. The burger was good, but a little overcooked and greasy. The chicken tenders were bland, and not quite fried enough or not at a high enough temp. They also needed a sauce (ranch or bbq or something). Fries were overcooked and burnt. Truffle cheese was actually pretty tasty. Big issue is the meal with sodas set us back 45 bucks. Not worth the price or the hype. read more